Daisy Dill Norton papers, 1893-1955, n.d.

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Daisy Dill Norton papers, 1893-1955, n.d.

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The collection is comprised of correspondence, photographs, diaries, and scrapbooks that document the personal life and ornithological, horticultural, and cultural interests of Daisy Dill Norton. Norton was the long-time secretary of the Stanton Bird Club; a close friend of Alfred Williams Anthony who gifted to the Club the initial and most significant tract of land that became the Thorncrag Bird Sanctuary; and a frequent contributor to the Lewiston Evening Journal newspaper on birding topics. She also spearheaded an effort to beautify the Bates College campus which she lived near. The collection also includes photographs of some of Norton's correspondents and other acquaintances, along with images of Thorncrag.

8.5 linear feet

Bates College Library, George and Helen Ladd Library

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Bates College Library, George and Helen Ladd Library

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Thorncrag Bird Sanctuary (Lewiston, Me.)

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Norton, Daisy Dill, 1872-1959.

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Bates College (Lewiston, Me.)

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Anthony, Alfred Williams, 1860-1939

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Alfred Williams Anthony (1860-1939) graduated from the Cobb Divinity School, then affiliated with Bates College, in 1885. Following additional study at Brown and Berlin University and a pastorate in Bangor, he returned to Cobb Divinity School in 1890 to become Chair of New Testament Exegesis and Criticism. He remained at the school as a scholar, teacher, and administrator until his retirement in 1911. Dr. Anthony wrote many books, including An introduction to the life of Jesus, The method of Jes...

Stanton Bird Club (Lewiston, Me.)

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